After installation, the DirectX 8.1 runtime cannot be uninstalled. DirectX is a system component. It cannot be uninstalled without reinstalling your operating system. Users of Windows 95 should continue using DirectX 8.0a. Applications designed for DirectX 8.1 take advantage of advanced features in computers running more recent versions of Windows, including Windows 98 and later versions.
From Microsoft:
DirectX is the multimedia system foundation for Windows operating systems. Through DirectX, programs take full advantage of your system to give you the best multimedia experience possible. This version of DirectX offers updated graphics, faster frame rates, and support for massively multiplayer games. It also offers more immersive audio when running and displaying programs rich in multimedia elements such as full-color graphics, video, 3-D animation, and surround sound. If you had an earlier version of DirectX installed on your system, you will see little difference in available space on your hard drive following the installation.
DirectX 8.1 will overwrite any earlier versions. DirectX 8.1 provides the latest update to the DirectX technology. It will ensure trouble-free installation and includes the latest USB game controller updates in addition to the features provided by DirectX 8.0.
"Will have to uninstall my operating system and reinstall"
"Will have to uninstall my operating system and reinstall"
dandoline
May 19, 2007
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Version: Microsoft DirectX Drivers (Windows 98/98SE/Me) 8.1
2007-05-19 07:28:51
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By dandoline
Pros
Nothing to like about this product.
Cons
The publisher of the description of this product should have done his research as after installing this on my Windows 98SE computer, it miniturized all the graphics on my computer and will not play videos. I tried lowering the settings for resolution with no results. I have always trusted downloads from this sight, but NO MORE!!!! Even Microsoft's website says this is compatible. What a joke!!! Thanks for the lousy advice!!! And thanks for nothing.
July 30, 2003
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Version: Microsoft DirectX Drivers (Windows 98/98SE/Me) 8.1
2003-07-30 14:20:08
Summary
Well, I downloaded it, then i tried installing, and rebooting, and everytime it goes thru first part, then it goes into this thing that says can take a few minutes, i wait a few minutes and the thing quits responding, nothing... why is this?!
June 27, 2003
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Version: Microsoft DirectX Drivers (Windows 98/98SE/Me) 8.1
2003-06-27 03:00:24
Summary
installed direct x 8.1 to run a screensaver,now all i get is my win me screen at boot. then i try to reformat and it wont do it,screen goes blank after it says its loading win98,have no idea to get it back to origianl state,nothing seems to work.this program sucks!!! please any suggestions on how to help me email me at seattlelite@charter.net my only other option is take it to the shop and really dont want to do that!! HELP!! i have a compaq 750 amd duron,with radeon all in wonder vid card.
January 22, 2003
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Version: Microsoft DirectX Drivers (Windows 98/98SE/Me) 8.1
2003-01-22 01:30:08
Summary
In the past I used DirectX7.0-8.0 and had no major problems with either. I downloaded 8.1 and my computer became very unstable and would freeze up quite often. Since DirectX doesn't come with an uninstaller, I had to search for one and came up with DirectX Buster. This program removed the virus out of my O/S. I reinstalled 7.0 and I'm very happy I took a couple of steps backwards. I recommend not to upgrade to 8.1. If you presently have an older version, do yourself a big favor and continue using it.
